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Religious festival · Valle de Bravo

Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís

4 October 2026

2026

4 October 2026

2027

4 October 2027

Where

Valle de Bravo

What it is

Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís explained

The town's patronal day: a lake procession of decorated boats, an animal blessing at the parish church and fireworks over Avándaro.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Valle de Bravo tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís, explained

What is Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís?

The town's patronal day: a lake procession of decorated boats, an animal blessing at the parish church and fireworks over Avándaro. It's a religious event held in Valle de Bravo.

When is Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís in 2026?

Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís runs 4 October 2026 in Valle de Bravo. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 4 October 2027, in Valle de Bravo.

Is Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís?

Book a room in Valle de Bravo itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Valle de Bravo also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026